YOUNG ADULTS
OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS
THE YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM
This program is for pregnant and parenting teens ages 14 to 23 ½ who have left school without a high school diploma. Young parents prepare for the Hi-Set exam and upon completion enter employment or go on to further training. The program operates the required number of hours per week needed to be in compliance with DTA.
For information contact Laura Romanelli (508) 862-6133 or lromanelli@masshire-
JOBS
• On the job training – earn the training wages of the job you are learning
• Paid internships – earn $18.00 per hour for up to 40 hours per week during this internship period
• Work Experience
SKILLS TRAINING
• We will pay up to $15,000 for a certificate or skills training program that will prepare you for a career that is in demand, such as Certified Nurses Aide, Medical Assistant, Truck Driver, etc.
• Computer Literacy – Learn WORD, ACCESS, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and more
HI-SET PREPARATION AND REMEDIATION
• Academic preparation to take and pass the HI-SET High School Equivalency Examination
• Low academic scores? Be tutored in the academic subject area where improvement is needed
CAREER GUIDANCE SUPPORT
Career Consultant available to provide guidance and support with helping youth and young adults identify career goals and steps needed to move forward into a particular career.
For more information and to find out if you are eligible for any of the above options, call Laura Romanelli (508) 862-6133.